| Scholarship name | Discipline area | Value | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Symonds Surveying Grant | Engineering (Honours) and Geospatial Science | $5,000 | |
| AusIMM STEM Access Scholarship | Environmental and Geospatial Science, Construction Management, Science, Mathematics, Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure, Electrical Power, Engineering Management, Telecommunications, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Quantity Surveying, Surveying) | $25,000 | |
| Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) and Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship (AAP-MBF) | Aviation | $3,000 | |
| Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE): Honours Research Project Scholarship | Software Engineering | $2,500 | |
| BAE Systems Australia Joint Open Innovation Network Scholarship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Engineering, Electrical and Electronic | $15,000 (maximum value of scholarship) | |
| BAE Systems Australia Joint Open Innovation Network Scholarship in Software Engineering | Software Engineering | $15,000 (maximum value of scholarship) | |
| Badge SA Scholarship | Construction Management and Economics | $10,000 | |
| Bob Mierisch Memorial Grant in Civil and Structural Engineering | Structural Engineering specialisation of the Civil Engineering | $4,000 | |
| Data Action Grant | Information Technology, Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity), Information Technology (Software Development), Software Engineering (Honours), Information Technology and Data Analytics, Information Technology (Honours) (Enterprise Business Solutions) | $5,000 | |
| Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Scholarship in Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering | Maximum $10,800 | |
| Dr Brian Webby Whyalla Support Grant | Engineering | up to $2,000 | |
| elmTEK Grant | Information Technology (Network and Cybersecurity / Software Development / Enterprise Business Solutions), Software Engineering | $5,000 | |
| Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal STEM Scholarship | Engineering, Information Technology, Science | $10,000 | |
| Hansen Yuncken Grant in Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering | $1,000 | |
| Hansen Yuncken Tony Swan Grant in Construction Management | Construction Management | $1,000 | |
| Hypatia Scholarship for Mathematically Talented Women | Mathematics, Quantitative Finance | $5,000 | |
| The Jeff Kasparian Regional Relocation Grant | Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics | $5,000 | |
| John R Quigley Aviation Grant | Aviation | $2,000 | |
| The Les Thompson Memorial Grant in Construction Management | Construction Management | $2,000 | |
| O'Connors Engineering Grant | Mechanical and Mechatronic, Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Honours | up to $5,000 | |
| Peter Varcoe Memorial Grant | Engineering, all programs in the Academic Unit | $2,000 | |
| Richard Oertel Memorial Mathematics Grant | Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics(Data Science), Mathematics (Industrial and Applied Mathematics | $1,000 | |
| Rider Levett Bucknall Fourth Year Grant | Construction Management | $2,500 | |
| Rider Levett Bucknall Second Year Grant | Construction Management | $2,500 | |
| Rider Levett Bucknall Third Year Grant | Construction Management | $2,500 | |
| Sarah Constructions Grant | Construction Management and Economics, Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Project Management), Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural), Engineering (Honours) (Civil) | $3,000 | |
| Scheer Honours Science Scholarship | Information Technology (Honours), Science(Honours), Applied Science (Industrial and Applied Mathematics)(Honours), Biomedical Research(Honours) | $5,000 | |
| Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship | Engineering | $60,000 |
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| The Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Civil Aviation Grant | Civil Aviation | $3,500 | |
| Southcott Undergradaute Engineering Scholarship | Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Advanced Manufactiring Engineering | up to $30,000 | |
| Surveyors Board SA High Achievers Grant | Geospatial | $1,000 | |
| UniSA STEM Aboriginal Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | up to $12,000 | |
| UniSA STEM Higher Education Opportunity Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | up to $12,000 | |
| UniSA STEM High Achiever Non-School Leaver Grant | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | $5,000 | |
| UniSA STEM High Achiever School Leaver Grant | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | up to $5,000 | |
| UniSA STEM Rural Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | up to $12,000 | |
| UniSA STEM Undergraduate Honours Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | TBD | |
| UniSA Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | $15,000 | |
| Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec Civil Engineering Grant | Engineering | $5,000 | |
| Wilhelm Ruff Science Grant | Science | $2,000 | |
| Women in STEM Scholarship | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) | up to $12,000 | |
| Ziptrak Engineering and Product Design Grant | Engineering, Mechatronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Advanced Manufacturing | $6,000 | |
| Zonge Australia Refugee Grant | Environmental Science | $2,500 |
Please note: Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.
Alexander Symonds is one of Australia’s leading surveying consultancy firms, and the grant represents a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills at the same time as receiving formal tertiary education.
The Alexander Symonds Surveying Grant is available to first year and second year undergraduate students who wish to pursue surveying as a career.
Applicants will be eligible to apply if they are enrolled in the following programs:
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks‚ travel costs‚ computing equipment, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants will be required to attend an interview. To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their UniSA program and have career goals aligned to surveying.
Application
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5‚000, with two installments of $2,500 after SP2 and SP5 census date.
For more information‚ contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The AusIMM STEM Access Scholarship will be available to talented students from backgrounds under-represented* in the mining and metallurgy industry. Applicants will be studying eligible science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate or postgraduate programs. The scholarship will encourage completion of their studies and the pursuit of a career in the mining and metallurgy industry.
The eligible STEM related undergraduate programs are:
All associate degree and bachelor programs in
(i.e. all associate degree and bachelor programs delivered in UniSA STEM except for Aviation and Information Technology).
The eligible STEM related postgraduate programs are:
Engineering
Environmental and Geospatial Science
Surveying
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The scholarship will provide industry access, mentoring support and the possibility of paid or unpaid work placement opportunities with AusIMM members based in South Australia.
Full-time applicants will be given preference. Part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part time. Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
Application
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The scholarship will be awarded based on alignment with under-represented group, the content of the written statement and the desire to pursue a career in the mining and metallurgy industry.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: up to $25‚000 per recipient. Recipients will receive $6,250 per year up to a maximum four years payable in two installments of $3,125, subject to continued enrolment in the STEM program and maintaining a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
For more information‚ contact:
UniSA General enquiries
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
*Under-represented backgrounds include:
The scholarship is awarded annually to two high achieving students enrolled concurrently in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) and the Graduate Diploma in Aviation.
UniSA STEM will seek applications from high achievers enrolled in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot), and the Graduate Diploma of Aviation concurrently
To be considered eligible for the scholarship‚ applicants must:
- be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia.
- have completed a minimum of 54 units in the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) with a GPA of 5.0 or above
- have completed a minimum of 6 units in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation
- have not attained any fail grades
- provide a written personal statement
To remain eligible for the scholarship recipients must complete a minimum of 36 units per year for the life of the scholarship and maintain a credit average (GPA 5 or above).
Value: Each scholarship is worth up to $3,000 (2 annual installments of $1,500 paid after Study Period 2 census date).
For more information please contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
AThe Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE): Honours Research Project Scholarship is available to Honours students in their final year to support the completion of their honours project. Students will have the opportunity to participate in research projects aligned to the IVE research centre; a world leader in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). The scholarship will support individual honours projects.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
How to apply:
Selection:
The Scholarships, valued up to $2500 each, will be awarded to students on the basis of high achievement and academic merit, subject to project availability and funding.
The number awarded is at the discretion of the awarding committee. If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.
The selection panel will review shortlisted candidates and select the recipient(s). Shortlisted applicants will not normally be required to attend an interview but may be asked to attend an interview to assist in the decision-making process.
Payment will be in 2 installments in the first and second half of each year/length of the project. The second payment will be subject to satisfactory academic progress as defined by the awarding committee.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
Value: The Scholarships‚ valued up to $2500 each‚ will be awarded to students on the basis of high achievement and academic merit‚ subject to project availability and funding.
The number awarded is at the discretion of the awarding committee. If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.
Payment will be in 2 installments in the first and second half of each year/length of the project. The second payment will be subject to satisfactory academic progress as defined by the awarding committee.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: 08 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
"The scholarship is available to a student commencing the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) program.
Selection will be based on a personal written statement, academic merit and performance at an interview.
To be considered eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
The scholarship duration is for a maximum period of 3 years. Continuing scholarship payments will be subject to the recipient meeting ongoing criteria including satisfactory academic performance. Scholarship recipients will be offered 6 weeks paid employment over the summer vacation period for each year they hold the scholarship.
Value: The maximum value of the scholarship is $15,000 (paid in annual installments of $5,000 after the Study Period 2 census date) and six weeks paid employment each year.
How to apply: Online via my Scholarships in the Student Portal.
For more information please contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The scholarship is available to a student commencing the second year of the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) LHSG program.
Selection will be based on a personal written statement, academic merit and performance at an interview.
To be considered eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
The scholarship duration is for a maximum period of 3 years. Continuing scholarship payments will be subject to the recipient meeting ongoing criteria including satisfactory academic performance. Scholarship recipients will be offered 6 weeks paid employment over the summer vacation period for each year they hold the scholarship.
Value: The maximum value of the scholarship is $15,000 (paid in annual installments of $5,000 after the Study Period 2 census date) and six weeks paid employment each year.
How to apply: Online via my Scholarships in the Student Portal.
For more information contact:
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3582
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Badge SA Scholarship is available to a student who is enrolled full-time in the second year of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours) (IHCN) degree.
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or Permanent Residents and submit a personal written statement (min 500 words) detailing their career objectives and how the scholarship will assist them, a copy of their current CV and their unofficial academic transcript.
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit (GPA)‚ a personal written statement‚ character references and performance at an interview. The recipient may be offered the opportunity to undertake paid placements during their program and paid casual work experience during the university holidays.
The scholarship may not be held in conjunction with another scholarship in the Academic Unit and the successful applicant should not be currently undertaking any active employment or work experience with any competitor companies during the scholarship term. Continuance of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Upon graduation, Badge SA may offer the recipient a graduate position with professional development, mentoring and vocational guidance.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy.
How to apply: Online applications via my Scholarships
Value: $10,000. The scholarship is payable in three installments. $2,000 in second year, $3,000 in third year and $5,000 in the fourth year. The annual payment will be made after the Study Period 2 census date subject to satisfactory academic performance.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Bob Mierisch Memorial Grant in Civil and Structural Engineering has been established by Mrs Judy Mierisch in memory of her late husband‚ Bob‚ who was a well respected civil engineer and construction leader. Bob Mierisch headed Baulderstone Hornibrook for nearly 30 years. He was awarded an AM in 1994 for service to the building and construction industry and to the community and he received a Centenary Medal in 2001 for service to Australian society in the technological industry.
The grant will be awarded to the student‚ who is studying full-time in the final year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Structural) program‚ who demonstrates professional behaviour and achieves the highest aggregate grade for their penultimate year as confirmed by the Program Director.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $4‚000 to be paid in two instalments‚ first after Study Period 2 census date and second after study period 5 census date‚ and as approved by the Program Director.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Data Action Grant will be awarded to a second-year student, studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Students enrolled in the one-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program are also eligible to apply.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
Preference will be given to students who plan to live and work in Adelaide after they complete their program at the University of South Australia.
The recipients will be offered the opportunity to engage with Data Action and learn more about the IT industry and gain valuable experience from a leading Australian IT firm. The engagement will be tailored and mutually agreed between Data Action and the recipient and may take the form of mentoring support, work placement / internships, or paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.
Selection will be based on the personal written statement and academic merit (Grade Point Average).
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5,000 to be paid in two installments of $2500 after Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3582
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Department of Planning‚ Transport and Infrastructure Scholarship in Civil Engineering is available to full-time students who are undertaking the third year of a Bachelor of Engineering(Honours)(Civil) or specialisation program. Particular interest will be paid to candidates who have an interest in transportation engineering and want to pursue this as their career.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents‚ and enrolled full-time. Applicants will be required to submit a resume and a personal written statement outlining their future in engineering and how the scholarship will be of benefit to them in achieving this. Applicants must have an interest in transport and have the ability to act as a positive ambassador for the Department of Planning‚ Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI). Nominations will be considered by a selection panel consisting of a representative(s) from DPTI and nominees from UniSA STEM.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit‚ measured by overall Grade Point Average (GPA)‚ a personal written statement (min 500 words) and performance at an interview.
Continuation of the scholarship each year will depend on satisfactory academic achievement in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) or associated programs at the University of South Australia. Scholarship recipients should maintain a GPA of 4.5 or above.
Subject to maintaining such academic performance as is required to remain on the scholarship program‚ recipients will be offered one 12 week period of paid vacation employment with DPTI at the end of the third or fourth year of their studies. Recipients may choose to apply for additional paid vacation employment with DPTI through the advertised recruitment campaign‚ additional placements are subject to a merit-based selection process and are not guaranteed.
Value: The value of the scholarship is $10,800 in total (up to $5,400 per annum). Recipients will receive two annual payments after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates. The amount of each payment will depend on the duration of the recipient's degree program.
Please note, this scholarship is subject to renewal and is currently not available.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Dr Brian Webby Whyalla Support Grant assists undergraduate students studying at the Whyalla campus who are experiencing financial hardship.
Dr Brian Webby was a valued member of UniSA STEM, who played an important role within the UniSA Whyalla campus community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants may be in second, third or fourth year.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal)
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
How to apply: Online applications will open 22 February 2021 - 24 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2‚000 (paid after the relevant census date awarded). Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The elmTEK Grant will be awarded to a third-year student, studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Students enrolled in the one-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) program are also eligible to apply.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 5 April 2021 via my Scholarships.
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above.
Value: Each grant is valued at $5,000 for one year
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal STEM Scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled full-time in a STEM undergraduate program at the University of South Australia. This scholarship supports students with a strong desire to succeed and give back to their local communities to complete a university degree.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Students undertaking an engineering, information technology, science or any health science related program are eligible to apply. The scholarship is available to all year levels, however preference may be given to applicants in their penultimate year (that is, the student will receive scholarship support in the final two years of their program).
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Shortlisted applicants will not normally be required to be interviewed but may be asked to attend an interview to assist in the decision-making process.
Full-time recipients will be given preference. Part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part-time. Pro-rata payments will apply to part-time enrolment.
The scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement and passion for the STEM program being studied, as demonstrated in the written statement.
Recipients may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA, however previous recipients of other Gavin Wanganeen Aboriginal Scholarships are not eligible to apply.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: up to $10,000 (up to $5,000 per year for a maximum of two years for full-time students)
Payment will be in two instalments:
For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM offers scholarships to full-time female students who enrol in Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.
Awarded on academic merit; the scholarships are equivalent to: A$5,000.00 in cash (or contribution towards student tuition fees) for the first year of study, the provision of shared personal office space and a personal computer within the Academic Unit.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents.
Applicants should submit their Year 12 record; a letter of recommendation from their Mathematics teachers and a short essay on why the program suits their career goals.
Value: $5,000.00 cash; or equivalent contribution towards first year tuition fees.
Closing date: 31 October each year
How to apply:
Submit the following:
Submit to: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 0525 or (08) 8302 3970
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Jeff Kasparian Regional Relocation Grant assists high school graduates, residing in the south-east of South Australia, to relocate to Adelaide to study at UniSA.
This annual grant will be awarded to financially disadvantaged students commencing their first year of an undergraduate program in UniSA STEM.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
*South-east South Australia refers to the following councils:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply:
Applications will be open 18 August 2021 - 31 January 2022. Applicants should submit an application form (link below), written statement and evidence of financial disadvantage to:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Student and Academic Services
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Applicants are required to provide an application form (link below) and written statement as outlined to Student and Academic Services via email to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
The offer of the scholarship is subject to admittance to an undergraduate program in UniSA STEM. If the selected student is not offered or does not accept a place in an undergraduate program in UniSA STEM, the grant will be offered to the next ranked applicant.
Value:
$5,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 paid upon commencement of course (early March)
- $2,500 paid after Study Period 2 census date
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The John R Quigley Aviation Grant is awarded to a student who is enrolled in and has completed a minimum of 4.5 units of the Graduate Diploma in Aviation and has completed at least 36 units of the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot). The student will be selected on the basis of a written statement.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for this grant, applicants must:
Selection Process:
This grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: online via my Scholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process, students must submit the written statement as outline above to STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2,000 and a certificate, awarded after Study Period 5 census date
For more information, contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Les Thompson Memorial Grant in Construction Management will be awarded to a student who is actively seeking to upskill themselves and commence a successful career within the industry. The students must demonstrate that they have met one of the following prerequisites within the wider Construction and Building field;
The student must be in their first year of study, having completed 18 units with a GPA of 4.5 or above within one of the following programs at UniSA:
The student will be selected on the basis of academic merit and an interview.
The recipient may be given the opportunity to undertake 2 weeks work experience within the Construction industry.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Students will be emailed once the Grant is open for applications. Applicants will be required to:
Value: $2,000 grant, two tickets to the South Australia Building Excellence Awards, and an Australian Institute of Building framed certificate.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process, students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA, a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email or in hard copy.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The O'Connors Engineering Grant will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in the second year, or third year, fourth year of one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical) - LHMR
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Mechatronic) - LHMR
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing) - LHMR
Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents and provide a personal written statement (500 words) detailing:
- academic achievements
- future career goals
- their intended topic for their final year project. Preference may be given to students that demonstrate a focus on innovation for their final year project (if applicable)
- their financial disadvantage
Value: The recipient will receive up to $5,000. The *$5,000 will be paid in two instalments of *$2,500, the first payment will take place after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s relevant year of study, with final payment taking place after the Study Period 5 census date in the relevant year of study (provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit).
*Final year (fourth year) students will receive half payment
Apply (via my Scholarships)
For more information please contact:
Ms Elizabeth Csavas
Academic Services Officer
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3218
Email: Elizabeth.Csavas@unisa.edu.au
The Peter Varcoe Memorial Grant will encourage and support Indigenous students studying full-time in a degree program in UniSA STEM at the University of South Australia.
Preference may be given to students studying a Bachelor of Engineering.
The Peter Varcoe Memorial Grant is open to second, third and fourth year Indigenous students and will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and demonstrated financial disadvantage.
Value: The grant is valued at $2,000, paid in two instalments of $1,000 after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates in the year they receive the grant. Payments are subject to the recipient continuing to meet the scholarship criteria and maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Richard Oertel Memorial Grant is a perpetual award that honours the late Dr Richard Oertel who lectured in mathematics at UniSA's Whyalla Campus and previously at Mawson Lakes (formerly The Levels).
The grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time in the second or third year of a Bachelor of Mathematics program at UniSA. The recipient will receive up to $1,000. The grant will be paid in a single instalment of $1,000 after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipients' second or third year of study, provided the recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit.
The eligible programs are:
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks, travel costs, computing equipment or other out-of-pocket expenses.
Applicants will be asked to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic merit (minimum Grade Point Average of 4.5) and passion for mathematics as demonstrated in the personal written statement. Preference may be given to applicants facing financial disadvantage or hardship.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $1,000
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3582
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: 08 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Rider Levett Bucknall Second Year Grant will assist a student in their second year of the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (IHCN) degree program. The recipient will be selected in the first year of their program and will receive the grant in their second year provided they continue to meet the selection criteria. The recipient will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and personal attributes at an interview. The recipient will be given the opportunity to undertake paid work experience and will be required to submit a written report at the conclusion of the grant.
The grant may not be held in conjunction with another grant managed by the Academic Unit during the grant term.
Female students are encouraged to apply.
Value: $2‚500 to be paid in one instalment after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s second year.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email to STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au before the scholarship closing date.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Rider Levett Bucknall Third Year Grant will assist a student in their third year of the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (IHCN) degree program. The recipient will be selected in the second year of their program and will receive the grant in their third year provided they continue to meet the selection criteria.
The recipient will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and personal attributes at an interview. The recipient will be given the opportunity to undertake paid work experience and will be required to submit a written report at the conclusion of the grant.
The grant may not be held in conjunction with another grant managed by the Academic Unit during the grant term. Female students are encouraged to apply.
Value: $2‚500 to be paid in one instalment after the Study Period 2 census date in the recipient’s third year.
How to apply: online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must also supply an unofficial academic transcript that shows previous grades and GPA‚ a current CV and a letter of application. This can be submitted via email to STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au before the scholarship closing date.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Scheer Honours Science Scholarship provides encouragement and support for talented students as they embark on their Honours year. Applicants should have high academic standing and a keen interest on researching an area of importance to society or making Australia a better place for future generations.
Applicants must be studying the one year Honours degree in the following programs:
Note: The scholarship is not available to students studying degrees ‘with honours’. Degrees with honours are programs of four years duration that include a minimum of one year of advanced studies in professional practice.
The scholarship funds are designed to assist recipients conduct research and engage with industry or other stakeholders and reduce the need to work while studying and researching.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, the research topic and the content of the written statement.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5‚000
Payment will be in two installments:
$2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
$2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Civil Aviation fund will award annually to two students who obtain the highest grade point average upon completion of their second year of studies of the Bachelor of Aviation program. The grant will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Recipient must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.
Value: Two scholarships each to the value of $3,500 awarded annually.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Sir William Tyree was the founder of the Tyree Group of companies and a leading Australian industrialist. Upon his passing in 2013, Sir William left an enduring legacy through his foundation and business interests to support engineering education and research for the future prosperity of Australia.
The Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship to assist students from regional Australia to pursue their dream of obtaining an UniSA engineering qualification, in the face of financial and other challenges.
The scholarship is available to commencing engineering students from a rural or regional background, studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Students undertaking double degree programs are ineligible for the scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
Recipients should maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above for the duration of their degree.
* Applications will be accepted from students currently living in a location classified as very remote, remote, outer regional or inner regional according to the Department of Health ASGS remoteness standard. Preference may be given to students who will relocate a considerable distance to attend university in Adelaide.
** The offer of the scholarship is subject to achieving the required ATAR and admittance to an eligible UniSA program. If a scholarship holder does not achieve the required ATAR or is not offered or does not accept a place in an eligible UniSA program, the scholarship will be offered to the next ranked applicant.
Application
Applicants must provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
Applicants are encouraged to clearly address each point under a separate heading.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview, conducted via Zoom or face to face.
How to apply:
Applications will be open 18 August 2021 - 3 December 2021. Applicants should submit an application form (link below), written statement and evidence of financial disadvantage to:
UniSA Scholarship Office
Student and Academic Services
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: The scholarship is valued at $60,000 over the duration of a four-year program.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
With more than a century of manufacturing and engineering experience, the Southcott company has evolved to become a specialist in the field of hydraulic supplies and high-performance system design capable of meeting the requirements of Australia’s most demanding industries.
The Southcott Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship is available to commencing and continuing mechanical engineering students studying full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
Eligibility and selection criteria
The scholarship is a prestigious award recognising students who can demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills and/or potential, and have a passion for engineering with clear career objectives.
The scholarship includes the requirement for recipients to engage with a leading Australian manufacturer by conducting the final year project and work experience placement or internship at Southcott. There is also the possibility for recipients to benefit from part-time work experience while completing their university studies.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
The scholarship will be awarded with the recipient’s agreement to conduct the final year project and work experience placement or internship at Southcott.
How to apply
Applications are assessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal). In addition to applying online, applicants should submit a written statement and provide references to:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
Value: up to $30,000
Up to $7,500 per year to a maximum of four years for full-time students, paid in instalments after each study period census date. Scholarship payments are not retrospective – recipients receiving the scholarship in second, third or fourth year will not receive funds for previous study periods.
Recipients are required to maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Surveyors Board SA consists of representatives from the Surveyors Board of South Australia (SBSA)‚ Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI)‚ SSSI Young Professionals and the University of South Australia (UniSA). Surveyors Board SA’s aim is to increase the number of Licensed Surveyors in South Australia‚ promote the profession and ensure the continuity of surveying tertiary studies in the State.
The Surveyors Board SA High Achievers Grant has been established to assist three high achieving UniSA Bachelor of Geospatial Science students to pursue postgraduate studies in the Master of Surveying at UniSA.
The grant will be open to students completing the Bachelor of Geospatial Science including the core surveying related courses: Surveying 1‚ Surveying 2‚ Geospatial Exploration and Digital Cartography. Students must have achieved a program GPA of 5 or above in their undergraduate degree and enrolled in the Master of Surveying program to be eligible for the grant.
Essential Criteria
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Permanent Resident of Australia
- Continuing student
- Full time load
Selection: Eligible recipients of the grant will be ranked based upon the average grade within the courses Surveying 1‚ Surveying 2‚ Geospatial Exploration and Digital Cartography and will be nominated by the Program Director. Up to three grants will be available each year and will be awarded to the top three students using the above outlined ranking scheme.
Value: $1‚000 to each recipient
Payment will be made after SP2 census date in recipients the first year of enrolment in the Master of Surveying program.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The UniSA Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship is open to female Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Australia or international students enrolled full-time in the second year of a STEM undergraduate program offered by UniSA STEM, with scholarships awarded to those with high academic achievement (Grade Point Average based on first year of 5.5 or above) and a strong motivation to succeed.
Students who cannot enrol full-time due to exceptional circumstances‚ for example having a disability or significant carer responsibilities‚ may apply and verify their circumstances during application.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their program, strong motivation to succeed and have clear future goals.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide two character references (at least one of these must be from a referee not connected to the applicant’s secondary school), and attend a selection panel interview.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting ‘my Current Studies’).
Applicants must also provide a written statement, as outlined above, to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $15,000 ($5,000 per year up to a maximum of three years or part-time equivalent
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will provide two living allowance scholarships to commencing full-time students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent studying within a UniSA STEM Bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Be enrolled full-time in the first year of a UniSA STEM Bachelor’s degree.
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another UniSA STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of UniSA STEM Executive.
How to apply:
Applications will open in Study Period 2 and may be open in Study Period 5 at the discretion of UniSA STEM. Students will need to apply online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process students will need to submit an affirmation confirming their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
If more than two applications are received students may be requested to provide a personal written statement demonstrating how this financial relief will assist them with their future studies.
Application documents will need to be emailed to STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au before the scholarship closing date.
Selection:
Selection will be made after the Study Period 2/5 census dates each year. Assessment is made on the basis of financial disadvantage, academic merit. A personal written statement may be considered if applicants are asked to provide one.
Value:
$3,000 per year for the duration of the program, to the maximum of $9,000 for a 3 year program and $12,000 for a 4 year program.
For double/combined degree students, the scholarship will only apply for 4 years. Payment will be made after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
The successful recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 per study period and full-time enrolment to receive payment.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Phone: 8302 3007
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will provide financial assistance to eligible students who meet specified equity criteria who are pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree by coursework program within UniSA STEM.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Be enrolled in an Associate Degree, Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master degree offered by UniSA STEM.
• Students from a recognised equity group, who have not already been awarded a STEM Aboriginal Scholarship, Women in STEM Scholarship, or STEM Rural Scholarship. This includes but is not limited to students that:
o Identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
o identify as LGBTIQ
o are from non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB)
o are from regional and remote locations based on postcode of permanent home residence
o are women in non-traditional areas of study
o have a disability or ongoing medical condition and are in receipt of an Access Plan
o are from low SES (socioeconomic status).
• Students experiencing ongoing educational challenges related to one of the following areas:
o Students with carer responsibilities who are in receipt of a carers allowance/payment via Centrelink.
o Single parents and/or principal carers who are in receipt of a parenting payment via Centrelink.
o Principal carers of a child with a disability.
o Financially disadvantaged and in receipt of Youth Allowance‚ Austudy‚ ABSTUDY‚ Pensioner Education Supplement etc. via Centrelink.
o Impacted by domestic violence or other crisis.
Individual circumstances outside the above areas may be considered on a case by case basis where a student is able to demonstrate significant educational disadvantage.
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another UniSA STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of UniSA STEM Executive.
How to apply: Applications will open in Study Period 2 and may be open in Study Period 5 at UniSA STEM’s discretion. Students will need to apply online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must provide a personal written statement demonstrating how they meet the eligibility criteria outlined above and how this financial relief will assist them with their future studies. Students must provide sufficient supporting documentation to substantiate claims (where appropriate).
Application documents will need to be emailed to STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au before the scholarship closing date.
Selection: Selection will be made after the Study Period 2/5 census dates each year. Assessment is made on the basis of financial disadvantage, academic merit, a personal written statement and supporting documentation.
Value: $3,000 per year for the duration of the program. For example, a 3 year Bachelors degree would be eligible for a maximum of $9,000.
For double/combined degree students, the scholarship will only apply for 4 years. Payment will be made after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
The successful recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 per study period and a minimum enrolment of 9 units per study period to receive payment.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Phone: 8302 3007
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will award high achieving school leaver students who have not previously commenced higher education a grant to the value of $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
• School leavers must have obtained an ATAR of 97 or above (exclusive of bonus points).
• Be enrolled full-time in the first year of a Bachelor degree in UniSA STEM.
• Must have studied at secondary level in the year prior to commencing their undergraduate degree.
• Recipients must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens living in Australia, Permanent Residents or hold a permanent humanitarian visa
• Not previously commenced study within higher education.
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another UniSA STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of UniSA STEM.
Selection:
Eligible students meeting the criteria outlined above will be identified and recipients selected based on merit. No application is necessary‚ and recipients will be advised by email following study period 2 & 5 census date.
Recipients may be selected in both semester 1 and semester 2, depending on their offer and admission dates.
Value:
The grant is for the value of $5‚000 and will be paid in two equal instalments after study period census dates. The second instalment is conditional on the recipient achieving a GPA of 5 or higher.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Phone: 8302 3007
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will award high achieving non-school leaver students‚ who have not previously commenced any other higher education study with the University of South Australia, a grant to the value of $5‚000.
Eligibility Criteria:
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another UniSA STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of UniSA STEM.
Selection:
Eligible students meeting the criteria outlined above will be identified. Where a number of students hold the same GPA, recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance (derived from the average of marks awarded for courses completed in their first semester). No application is necessary, and recipients will be advised by email following the release of semester grades.
Value:
The grant is for the value of $5‚000 and will be paid in two equal instalments after study period census dates. The second instalment is conditional on the recipient/s achieving a GPA of at least 5 in their first semester of study.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Phone: +61 8 8302 3007
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will provide two scholarships to students who have relocated from a rural, regional or isolated area to pursue full-time study within a UniSA STEM Bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another UniSA STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of UniSA STEM Executive.
How to apply:
Applications will open in Study Period 2 and may be open in Study Period 5 at the discretion of UniSA STEM. Students will need to apply online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must provide a personal written statement detailing their location of residency in a rural, regional or isolated area within Australia prior to relocating to Adelaide, their career aspirations and how this financial relief will assist them with their future studies.
Application documents will need to be emailed to STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au before the scholarship closing date.
Selection:
Selection will be made after the Study Period 2/5 census dates each year. Assessment is made on the basis of financial disadvantage, academic merit, a personal written statement and supporting documentation.
Value:
$3,000 per year for the duration of the program, to the maximum of $9,000 for a 3 year program and $12,000 for a 4 year program.
For double/combined degree students, the scholarship will only apply for 4 years. Payment will be made after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
The successful recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 per study period and full-time enrolment to receive payment.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Phone: 8302 3007
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
STEM Undergraduate Honours Scholarship(s) will be offered at the discretion of UniSA STEM and are subject to external project funding. UniSA STEM students undertaking full-time study in an approved undergraduate Honours program may be eligible for the scholarship to undertake a Research Project. The scholarship(s) will be awarded at the commencement of the students final year of study, on the basis of academic merit and project availability.
Value: Funding is subject to the nature of the honours program or project and external funding. Payments will be made in instalments and will be subject to satisfactory academic progress as defined by UniSA STEM.
How to apply: Online via myScholarships in the student portal
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3007
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The WGA Civil Engineering Grant will be awarded to a high achieving full-time Bachelor of Engineering student undertaking the third year of an undergraduate program.
The grant coincides with when most students undertake industrial experience and recipients will also receive a 12 week paid work placement at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA).
Eligibility and selection criteria:
The eligible programs are:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining:
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, passion for the industry and leadership potential as demonstrated in the written statement. Interpersonal skills demonstrated in the interview will also be considered.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above and send to STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $5,000. Payment will be in two instalments:
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $2,500 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Academic Services
UniSA STEM
Phone: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
The Wilhelm Ruff Science Grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at UniSA.
Applicants should have completed a minimum of 54 units, and be enrolled full-time (equivalent to at least 27 units - 13.5 units per half year).
The grant is designed to assist recipients meet the costs associated with study including textbooks, travel costs, computing equipment or other out-of-pocket expenses.
The eligible program is Bachelor of Science (LBSC) and applicants must be completing a major in at least one of the following areas:
Applicants will be required to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The recipient will be selected based on academic merit (minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0) and passion for science as demonstrated in the personal written statement. Preference may be given to female applicants or applicants facing financial disadvantage or hardship.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2,000
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Tel: (08) 8302 3000
Email: STEM-teachinglearning@unisa.edu.au
UniSA STEM will provide two scholarships to commencing female students with a competitive ATAR, studying full-time within a UniSA STEM Bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
This grant may not be awarded if the potential recipient has received another UniSA STEM scholarship or grant. The total number of grants awarded will be at the discretion of UniSA STEM Executive.
How to apply: Applications will open in Study Period 2 at UniSA STEM’s discretion. Students will need to apply online via myScholarships in the student portal. As part of the application process‚ students must provide a personal written statement demonstrating how they meet the eligibility criteria outlined above and how this financial relief will assist them with their future studies.
Application documents will need to be emailed to STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au before the scholarship closing date.
Selection: Selection will be made after the Study Period 2 census date each year. Assessment is made on the basis of financial disadvantage, academic merit (competitive ATAR), a personal written statement and supporting documentation.
Value: $3,000 per year for the duration of the program, to the maximum of $9,000 for a 3 year program and $12,000 for a 4 year program.
For double/combined degree students, the scholarship will only apply for 4 years. Payment will be made after the Study Period 2 and Study Period 5 census dates.
The successful recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 per study period and full-time enrolment to receive payment.
For more information contact:
UniSA STEM
Phone: 8302 3007
Email: STEM-TeachingLearning@unisa.edu.au
The Ziptrak Engineering and Product Design Grant will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time in one of the following undergraduate programs at the University of South Australia:
The grant will be available to second, third or fourth-year engineering students, or second or third-year product design students.
The recipient will be offered the opportunity to engage with Ziptrak to learn more about the manufacturing industry and gain valuable experience from a leading South Australian company. The engagement will be tailored and mutually agreed between Ziptrak and the recipient and may take the form of mentoring support, work placement / internship, or paid work experience during semester breaks and the summer vacation period.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a personal written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their UniSA program and have career goals aligned to the manufacturing industry.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Applicants must also provide a written statement‚ as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $6‚000
Payment will be in two instalments:
$3,000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
$3,000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
The recipient must maintain full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic merit.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Zonge Australia Refugee Grant supports an undergraduate student from a refugee background studying in the area of Environmental Science. Applicants will be students who are studying full time at any year level of the Environmental Science undergraduate program or Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science, Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science or Masters of Environmental Science.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office.
Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Application opening dates for 2022 are still to be confirmed.
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au